Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades 1/27 to 1/31
Dear Parents,
Most of last week's lesson plan will need to be rescheduled for this week since on Wednesday school was closed, Thursday I was absent, and Friday we were out of class for periods to discuss report card grades. This Thursday report cards will be distributed and there will be early dismissal so Parent -Teacher conferences can be held from 2:00 to 7:00 pm
Please check below for this week's homework:
FOURTH GRADE
ELA 1/28 Click on the following link:
http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/ccslh_g4_rl_1_2c.html. In ELA copy the definition of POETRY
followed by the name and definitions of each of its elements shown at the bottom. Copy the definition of DRAMA and do the same. Then copy the definition of PROSE and do the same. STUDY THIS ALL WELL FOR ASSESSMENT.
REL 1/30 On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer in complete sentences the first three essay questions in the Religion notebook. Be sure to look up answers using correct vocabulary: don't guess!
THIRD GRADE
ELA 1/28 LAST WEEK'S HOMEWORK IS REPEATED HERE. STUDENTS MUST BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON LOOSELEAF. YOU MAY BRING TWO PICTURES :ONE OF THE PERSON AND ANOTHER OF HIS WORK. Each student was assigned a CREATIVE or INVENTIVE individual to research as part of their unit's work. Research information on the life and work of this notable person. On loose leaf write a full heading and answer the following questions: What are some interesting facts about this person's life? What are examples of this person's creations or inventions? What caused him to invent or create these works? What have been some effects of their invention or creation? Are their inventions or creations still used or seen today? How?
REL 1/28 We will be completing PBL work this Friday on Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Students will be assigned different tasks this week to complete this project for presentation on Friday.
REL 1/30 On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer in complete sentences the first three essay questions in the Religion notebook. Be sure to look up answers using correct vocabulary: don't guess!
SECOND GRADE
ELA 1/28 A REMINDER THAT THIS HOMEWORK IS PAST DUE! Please follow all directions and be sure to be ready no later than Wed. Students need to watch the video on "Henry's Freedom Box" on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA0iNLquLZo . On loose leaf write a full heading. Write a title and a paragraph explaining what happened to Henry and describing what he was thinking and how he was feeling about what was happening to him. . Explain what you would do if you were in his place. The paragraph should have six complete sentences.
REL 1/30 On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer in complete sentences the first three essay questions in the Religion notebook. Be sure to look up answers using correct vocabulary: don't guess!
Most of last week's lesson plan will need to be rescheduled for this week since on Wednesday school was closed, Thursday I was absent, and Friday we were out of class for periods to discuss report card grades. This Thursday report cards will be distributed and there will be early dismissal so Parent -Teacher conferences can be held from 2:00 to 7:00 pm
Please check below for this week's homework:
FOURTH GRADE
ELA 1/28 Click on the following link:
http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/ccslh_g4_rl_1_2c.html. In ELA copy the definition of POETRY
followed by the name and definitions of each of its elements shown at the bottom. Copy the definition of DRAMA and do the same. Then copy the definition of PROSE and do the same. STUDY THIS ALL WELL FOR ASSESSMENT.
REL 1/30 On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer in complete sentences the first three essay questions in the Religion notebook. Be sure to look up answers using correct vocabulary: don't guess!
THIRD GRADE
ELA 1/28 LAST WEEK'S HOMEWORK IS REPEATED HERE. STUDENTS MUST BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON LOOSELEAF. YOU MAY BRING TWO PICTURES :ONE OF THE PERSON AND ANOTHER OF HIS WORK. Each student was assigned a CREATIVE or INVENTIVE individual to research as part of their unit's work. Research information on the life and work of this notable person. On loose leaf write a full heading and answer the following questions: What are some interesting facts about this person's life? What are examples of this person's creations or inventions? What caused him to invent or create these works? What have been some effects of their invention or creation? Are their inventions or creations still used or seen today? How?
REL 1/28 We will be completing PBL work this Friday on Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Students will be assigned different tasks this week to complete this project for presentation on Friday.
REL 1/30 On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer in complete sentences the first three essay questions in the Religion notebook. Be sure to look up answers using correct vocabulary: don't guess!
SECOND GRADE
ELA 1/28 A REMINDER THAT THIS HOMEWORK IS PAST DUE! Please follow all directions and be sure to be ready no later than Wed. Students need to watch the video on "Henry's Freedom Box" on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA0iNLquLZo . On loose leaf write a full heading. Write a title and a paragraph explaining what happened to Henry and describing what he was thinking and how he was feeling about what was happening to him. . Explain what you would do if you were in his place. The paragraph should have six complete sentences.
REL 1/30 On loose leaf write a full heading. Answer in complete sentences the first three essay questions in the Religion notebook. Be sure to look up answers using correct vocabulary: don't guess!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 1/21 to 1/24
Dear Parents,
IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT RETURNED THE FOUR UNIT 1 AND 2 TESTS IN ELA AND RELIGION, PLEASE RETURN THEM THIS WEEK SIGNED. WHEN IT IS TIME FOR FINAL EXAMS AND STUDENTS NEED TO REVIEW THEIR PAST UNIT TESTS, IF TESTS HAVE NOT BEEN RETURNED TO ME FOR FILING, IT WIL BE THEIR LOSS!
This week we are beginning Unit 4, although we will also be reviewing Unit 3 for the Interim (on line ) test in early February. Report cards will be distributed at the end of this month and Parent - Teacher conferences will be held as well.
Please see below for this week's homework.
FOURTH GRADE
ELA 1/21 Each student was assigned either HORSE, DOG, or MOUSE to research as part of this unit's work. Research general information on the animal you were assigned and make sure it is based on facts. On loose leaf write a full heading in script. List facts about its body features, possible habitats, diet, natural enemies, ways of protecting itself, and life expectancy. This is due Thurs.
For next week you will be reading fiction books on the SAME animal . Below are examples of books you may use:
HORSE: Black Beauty The Black Stallion DOG: The Trouble with Tuck -by Theodore Taylor Lassie Come Home MOUSE: The Mouse and the Motorcycle or Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary Ben and Me by Robert Lawson.
THIRD GRADE
ELA 1/21 Each student was assigned a CREATIVE or INVENTIVE individual to research as part of their unit's work. Research information on the life and work of this notable person. On loose leaf write a full heading and answer the following questions: What are some interesting facts about this person's life? What are examples of this person's creations or inventions? What caused him to invent or create these works? What have been some effects of their invention or creation? Are their inventions or creations still used or seen today? How?
SECOND GRADE
ELA 1/21 Today in class I read a biography and an autobiography on the life of Ruby Bridges as part of unit's work. We will be continue to study about other famous African -Americans this week. Students need to watch the video on "Henry's Freedom Box" on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA0iNLquLZo . On loose leaf write a full heading. Write a title and a paragraph explaining what happened to Henry and describing what he was thinking and how he was feeling about what was happening to him. . Explain what you would do if you were in his place.The paragraph should have six complete sentences.
IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT RETURNED THE FOUR UNIT 1 AND 2 TESTS IN ELA AND RELIGION, PLEASE RETURN THEM THIS WEEK SIGNED. WHEN IT IS TIME FOR FINAL EXAMS AND STUDENTS NEED TO REVIEW THEIR PAST UNIT TESTS, IF TESTS HAVE NOT BEEN RETURNED TO ME FOR FILING, IT WIL BE THEIR LOSS!
This week we are beginning Unit 4, although we will also be reviewing Unit 3 for the Interim (on line ) test in early February. Report cards will be distributed at the end of this month and Parent - Teacher conferences will be held as well.
Please see below for this week's homework.
FOURTH GRADE
ELA 1/21 Each student was assigned either HORSE, DOG, or MOUSE to research as part of this unit's work. Research general information on the animal you were assigned and make sure it is based on facts. On loose leaf write a full heading in script. List facts about its body features, possible habitats, diet, natural enemies, ways of protecting itself, and life expectancy. This is due Thurs.
For next week you will be reading fiction books on the SAME animal . Below are examples of books you may use:
HORSE: Black Beauty The Black Stallion DOG: The Trouble with Tuck -by Theodore Taylor Lassie Come Home MOUSE: The Mouse and the Motorcycle or Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary Ben and Me by Robert Lawson.
THIRD GRADE
ELA 1/21 Each student was assigned a CREATIVE or INVENTIVE individual to research as part of their unit's work. Research information on the life and work of this notable person. On loose leaf write a full heading and answer the following questions: What are some interesting facts about this person's life? What are examples of this person's creations or inventions? What caused him to invent or create these works? What have been some effects of their invention or creation? Are their inventions or creations still used or seen today? How?
SECOND GRADE
ELA 1/21 Today in class I read a biography and an autobiography on the life of Ruby Bridges as part of unit's work. We will be continue to study about other famous African -Americans this week. Students need to watch the video on "Henry's Freedom Box" on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA0iNLquLZo . On loose leaf write a full heading. Write a title and a paragraph explaining what happened to Henry and describing what he was thinking and how he was feeling about what was happening to him. . Explain what you would do if you were in his place.The paragraph should have six complete sentences.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 1/13 to 1/17
Dear Parents, PLEASE CHECK FOR RELIGION HOMEWORK UPDATE!
This week students will take their Mid Term Exams. ALL STUDENTS FOR EACH GRADE RECEIVED THEIR PAST UNIT 1 AND UNIT 2 TESTS TO STUDY FOR EXAMS. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF FOUR TESTS THAT NEED TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY THIS THURDSAY, JAN.16YH. Friday dismissal will be at 11:00! On Monday students will have the Essay Writing Exam in both in ELA and Religion on topics covered in Unit 3. The ELA Mid Term will be on Wed. and Religion Mid Term will be on Thursday.
Below is a list of what to review for each grade as well as work for the week to complete Unit 3.
FOURTH GRADE
Review Unit 1 and Unit 2 tests in ELA and Religion. Review ALL ELA notes and Unit 1 , 2 , and 3 vocabulary definitions on www.sadlierreligion.com. Students were also told to review the chapters on the commandments in the text book especially 4th, 5ht, 7th, and 8th.
This week students will also be writing an opinion piece based on oral reading of Can't You Make Them Behave King George? by Jean Fritz. Complete classwork for homework.
Rel - 1/16 Read the chapter on your assigned commandment and do further on line research. Prepare a project by writing a three paragraph essay in script on loose leaf on the commandment. Write a title. First paragraph should include an interesting introduction, the commandment, and the meaning of the words. Second paragraph should describe different ways you live or fail to live the commandment as a fourth grader, and third paragraph should explain how adults are expected to follow and how adults fail to live this commandment. Include a conclusion. Prepare a print out of four to six about 8x11 pictures that correspond with your essay and glue them on construction paper. WORK MUST BE BASED ON RESEARCH. Work is due on Tues., Jan. 21.
REMINDER:FOURTH GRADERS WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THEIR ELLA OPINION ESSAY IN SCRIPT BY DISMISSAL TIME TOMORROW.
THIRD GRADE
Review Unit 1 and Unit 2 tests in ELA and Religion. Review ALL ELA notes and Unit 1 , 2 , and 3 vocabulary definitions on www.sadlierreligion.com.
This Tuesday and Friday students will be presenting their speeches on ocean animals. Students should bring 2 or 3 large colorful pictures to show for their presentation. There will also be a Penmanship Exam in script on Tuesday. Students will be required to read a passage in print and write it in script.
Rel - 1/16 Do research on the sacrament you were assigned in class. On loose leaf, write a two paragraph essay on the sacrament. Write a title. The first paragraph should include an introduction. BASED ON RESEARCH, name the people present. Name the symbols used and what each one means. Describe the garments people use. In the second paragraph describe what happens during the sacrament and why it is important. Be sure to write a conclusion. Prepare a print out of four to six about 8x11 pictures that correspond with your essay and glue them on construction paper. Work is due on Tues., Jan. 21.
SECOND GRADE
Review Unit 1 and Unit 2 tests in ELA and Religion. Review ALL ELA notes and Unit 1 , 2 , and 3 vocabulary definitions on www.sadlierreligion.com
This week we will be studying tall tales. I will read Johnny Appleseed to the class. Students need to watch a You Tube (eg. Walt Disney version) video on ONE of the following tall tale characters and be ready to retell the story in class as part of an oral presentation: Paul Bunyan, Casey Jones, John Henry, Pecos Bill, or Johnny Appleseed.
Rel - 1/16 MEMORIZE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Copy text pp. 112 and 115 in your Religion notebook neatly. Copy ALL - each commandment followed by what each commandment means. Then study these notes. Review Chapters 11 and 12 again. Memorize the four steps of Reconciliation and what each step means: confession, contrition, penance, and absolution. Work is due on Tues., Jan. 21.
ATTENTION THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS:
ON JANUARY16TH, THERE WILL BE A SCHOOL HANDWRITING CONTEST IN SCRIPT. ONE STUDENT WILL BE CHOSEN FROM EACH CLASS AS THE BEST AND RECEIVE A PRIZE. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
This week students will take their Mid Term Exams. ALL STUDENTS FOR EACH GRADE RECEIVED THEIR PAST UNIT 1 AND UNIT 2 TESTS TO STUDY FOR EXAMS. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF FOUR TESTS THAT NEED TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY THIS THURDSAY, JAN.16YH. Friday dismissal will be at 11:00! On Monday students will have the Essay Writing Exam in both in ELA and Religion on topics covered in Unit 3. The ELA Mid Term will be on Wed. and Religion Mid Term will be on Thursday.
Below is a list of what to review for each grade as well as work for the week to complete Unit 3.
FOURTH GRADE
Review Unit 1 and Unit 2 tests in ELA and Religion. Review ALL ELA notes and Unit 1 , 2 , and 3 vocabulary definitions on www.sadlierreligion.com. Students were also told to review the chapters on the commandments in the text book especially 4th, 5ht, 7th, and 8th.
This week students will also be writing an opinion piece based on oral reading of Can't You Make Them Behave King George? by Jean Fritz. Complete classwork for homework.
Rel - 1/16 Read the chapter on your assigned commandment and do further on line research. Prepare a project by writing a three paragraph essay in script on loose leaf on the commandment. Write a title. First paragraph should include an interesting introduction, the commandment, and the meaning of the words. Second paragraph should describe different ways you live or fail to live the commandment as a fourth grader, and third paragraph should explain how adults are expected to follow and how adults fail to live this commandment. Include a conclusion. Prepare a print out of four to six about 8x11 pictures that correspond with your essay and glue them on construction paper. WORK MUST BE BASED ON RESEARCH. Work is due on Tues., Jan. 21.
REMINDER:FOURTH GRADERS WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THEIR ELLA OPINION ESSAY IN SCRIPT BY DISMISSAL TIME TOMORROW.
THIRD GRADE
Review Unit 1 and Unit 2 tests in ELA and Religion. Review ALL ELA notes and Unit 1 , 2 , and 3 vocabulary definitions on www.sadlierreligion.com.
This Tuesday and Friday students will be presenting their speeches on ocean animals. Students should bring 2 or 3 large colorful pictures to show for their presentation. There will also be a Penmanship Exam in script on Tuesday. Students will be required to read a passage in print and write it in script.
Rel - 1/16 Do research on the sacrament you were assigned in class. On loose leaf, write a two paragraph essay on the sacrament. Write a title. The first paragraph should include an introduction. BASED ON RESEARCH, name the people present. Name the symbols used and what each one means. Describe the garments people use. In the second paragraph describe what happens during the sacrament and why it is important. Be sure to write a conclusion. Prepare a print out of four to six about 8x11 pictures that correspond with your essay and glue them on construction paper. Work is due on Tues., Jan. 21.
SECOND GRADE
Review Unit 1 and Unit 2 tests in ELA and Religion. Review ALL ELA notes and Unit 1 , 2 , and 3 vocabulary definitions on www.sadlierreligion.com
This week we will be studying tall tales. I will read Johnny Appleseed to the class. Students need to watch a You Tube (eg. Walt Disney version) video on ONE of the following tall tale characters and be ready to retell the story in class as part of an oral presentation: Paul Bunyan, Casey Jones, John Henry, Pecos Bill, or Johnny Appleseed.
Rel - 1/16 MEMORIZE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Copy text pp. 112 and 115 in your Religion notebook neatly. Copy ALL - each commandment followed by what each commandment means. Then study these notes. Review Chapters 11 and 12 again. Memorize the four steps of Reconciliation and what each step means: confession, contrition, penance, and absolution. Work is due on Tues., Jan. 21.
ATTENTION THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS:
ON JANUARY16TH, THERE WILL BE A SCHOOL HANDWRITING CONTEST IN SCRIPT. ONE STUDENT WILL BE CHOSEN FROM EACH CLASS AS THE BEST AND RECEIVE A PRIZE. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 1/6 to 1/10
Dear Parents,
Thank you very much for your kind gifts at Christmas. I appreciate your thoughtfulness very much. Please check this month's calendar and be aware that Mid Term Exams are scheduled for next week beginning with the Writing Essay Exam in ELA and Religion on Monday. Progress Reports will be sent home this Friday and Report Cards will be distributed on January 30th. We have 12:00 dismissal this Friday.
Please check under the correct grade for this week's homework:
FOURTTH G RADE
ELA- 1/7 Bring a print out of Sojourner Truth's speech "Ain't I a Woman?" and Patrick Henry's speech "Give Me Liberty or Give Death." (if possible) Highlight in yellow or underline in pencil in both speeches evidence they give to defend their position or point of view on how they have been treated unfairly. Then on looseleaf write a paragraph for each person explaining their point of view. Google Patrick Henry' s speech . Then google Sojourner Truth's speech.
REL - 1/9 Print out and STUDY all Unit 1, 2, and 3 flash card words and definitions found www.sadlierreligion.com. On looseleaf write a heading. In text book read any TWO chapters on any TWO commandments. Write two paragraphs explaining how you would follow each of these commandments as a fourth grader.
THIRD GRADE
ELA -1/7 Bring in your research (print out) on the sea animal you were assigned in class. Be sure it is in language you can understand. A book is also allowed. On looseleaf write three sentences describing the animal. Be sure each sentence has an example of an adjective(written in red) and an example of an adverb (written in blue).
REL - 1/9 Print out and STUDY all Unit 1, 2, and 3 flash card words and definitions found www.sadlierreligion.com.On looseleaf write a heading. Write a paragraph explaining what happens in the sacrament of Baptism and another paragraph explaining what happens in the sacrament of Reconciliation. There must be six sentences in each. REMEMBER IT MUST BE IN PARAGRAPH FORM.
SECOND GRADE
ELA -1/7 Based on the graphic organizer done in class (see notebook), on looseleaf write a heading. Then create a graphic organizer with FOUR different categories. Using research on the animal assigned in class, list TWO different examples under each category.
REL - 1/9 Print out and STUDY all Unit 1, 2, and 3 flash card words and definitions found www.sadlierreligion.com. Study Chapters 11 and 12 on Reconciliation. Be sure you know three ways to prepare for Reconciliation, the four steps of Reconciliation, and the entire Act of Contrition. Study the Ten Commandments on pp.112 and 115
Thank you very much for your kind gifts at Christmas. I appreciate your thoughtfulness very much. Please check this month's calendar and be aware that Mid Term Exams are scheduled for next week beginning with the Writing Essay Exam in ELA and Religion on Monday. Progress Reports will be sent home this Friday and Report Cards will be distributed on January 30th. We have 12:00 dismissal this Friday.
Please check under the correct grade for this week's homework:
FOURTTH G RADE
ELA- 1/7 Bring a print out of Sojourner Truth's speech "Ain't I a Woman?" and Patrick Henry's speech "Give Me Liberty or Give Death." (if possible) Highlight in yellow or underline in pencil in both speeches evidence they give to defend their position or point of view on how they have been treated unfairly. Then on looseleaf write a paragraph for each person explaining their point of view. Google Patrick Henry' s speech . Then google Sojourner Truth's speech.
REL - 1/9 Print out and STUDY all Unit 1, 2, and 3 flash card words and definitions found www.sadlierreligion.com. On looseleaf write a heading. In text book read any TWO chapters on any TWO commandments. Write two paragraphs explaining how you would follow each of these commandments as a fourth grader.
THIRD GRADE
ELA -1/7 Bring in your research (print out) on the sea animal you were assigned in class. Be sure it is in language you can understand. A book is also allowed. On looseleaf write three sentences describing the animal. Be sure each sentence has an example of an adjective(written in red) and an example of an adverb (written in blue).
REL - 1/9 Print out and STUDY all Unit 1, 2, and 3 flash card words and definitions found www.sadlierreligion.com.On looseleaf write a heading. Write a paragraph explaining what happens in the sacrament of Baptism and another paragraph explaining what happens in the sacrament of Reconciliation. There must be six sentences in each. REMEMBER IT MUST BE IN PARAGRAPH FORM.
SECOND GRADE
ELA -1/7 Based on the graphic organizer done in class (see notebook), on looseleaf write a heading. Then create a graphic organizer with FOUR different categories. Using research on the animal assigned in class, list TWO different examples under each category.
REL - 1/9 Print out and STUDY all Unit 1, 2, and 3 flash card words and definitions found www.sadlierreligion.com. Study Chapters 11 and 12 on Reconciliation. Be sure you know three ways to prepare for Reconciliation, the four steps of Reconciliation, and the entire Act of Contrition. Study the Ten Commandments on pp.112 and 115
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 1/2 to 1/6
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome back! The holiday is over and it's soon time to return. In the following three weeks we will be completing Unit 3. The January Mid-term Exams will cover Units 1, 2 and 3 in both ELA and Religion. Please have students review the following to prepare for the work in the coming weeks.
FOURTH GRADE
ELA - Click on the following link http://www.funbrain.com/roots/index.html and practice rooting out words only under the heading SIMPLE. Be sure to begin with the tutorial and then continue with the easy, medium, and hard in that order. An assessment will be given on this next Tuesday.
By the end of next week students will also need to be writing opinion essay expressing their point of view on events occurring the American Revolution. Their point of view MUST BE BASED ON ACTUAL EVENTS DURING THE REVOLUTION that caused them to have that opinion. Students will need to read first and third person narrations on the subject. Students will need to read ONE of the following books by Jean Fritz: Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? or And Then What Happened, Paul Revere or Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? or What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Students can then base their opinions on research they have done on one of these historical figures. Students can also use on -line information for further information.
RELIGION - Be sure to have printed out all Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3 flash card words from www.sadlierreligion.com. and be sure to review all definitions for upcoming assessments. I will begin working on essay questions when students return and give additional definitions.
MORE TO FOLLOW. PLEASE CHECK BACK.
THIRD GRADE
ELA- Click on http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/adjectives.htm and http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/adverbs.htm. Read and study about ALL the different types of adjectives and adverbs and take the mini test at the end.
Welcome back! The holiday is over and it's soon time to return. In the following three weeks we will be completing Unit 3. The January Mid-term Exams will cover Units 1, 2 and 3 in both ELA and Religion. Please have students review the following to prepare for the work in the coming weeks.
FOURTH GRADE
ELA - Click on the following link http://www.funbrain.com/roots/index.html and practice rooting out words only under the heading SIMPLE. Be sure to begin with the tutorial and then continue with the easy, medium, and hard in that order. An assessment will be given on this next Tuesday.
By the end of next week students will also need to be writing opinion essay expressing their point of view on events occurring the American Revolution. Their point of view MUST BE BASED ON ACTUAL EVENTS DURING THE REVOLUTION that caused them to have that opinion. Students will need to read first and third person narrations on the subject. Students will need to read ONE of the following books by Jean Fritz: Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? or And Then What Happened, Paul Revere or Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? or What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Students can then base their opinions on research they have done on one of these historical figures. Students can also use on -line information for further information.
RELIGION - Be sure to have printed out all Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3 flash card words from www.sadlierreligion.com. and be sure to review all definitions for upcoming assessments. I will begin working on essay questions when students return and give additional definitions.
MORE TO FOLLOW. PLEASE CHECK BACK.
THIRD GRADE
ELA- Click on http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/adjectives.htm and http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/adverbs.htm. Read and study about ALL the different types of adjectives and adverbs and take the mini test at the end.
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